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Eric Engels of Sportsnet: Given their want to enhance their blue line, you’d assume that the Edmonton Oilers could be fascinated by Montreal Canadiens defenseman Joel Edmundson.
He has one 12 months left on his contract at a $3.5 million cap hit which can attraction extra to some groups.
After speaking with reporters in Edmonton, they might see a match for Edmundson there. If it was as simple as simply giving up a choose or prospect, the Oilers might have completed so already. The Oilers might must have the wage stability out and the Canadiens aren’t fascinated by that, nicely until there’s higher asset coming again.
If it’s not the Oilers, there will likely be different groups .
Ben Chiarot final season was a rental and the Florida Panthers gave up a primary, fourth and a prospect.
Mark Spector: For the Oilers to land Joel Edmundson, they may have to incorporate a prospect like Xavier Bourgault.
Dustin Nielson: “I’m not against transferring picks or prospects, simply unsure he’s the man. I do know many individuals should not a fan of the participant in any respect. I noticed what he did with MTL and see some worth, simply not that stage of worth.
Mark Spector: “That’s fair, but how do you get the quality defender this team needs? You can’t keep all your prospects and 1st rd’ers, and improve at the same time. Something’s gotta give…”